@missbrandi: Kids with autism throw blatant tantrums and it’s not always sensory. This is where behavior support keeps going wrong. If the behavior stops the second a demand is removed, that’s not sensory overload magically resolving; that’s a learned pattern. Sensory dysregulation doesn’t turn on and off based on expectations, timing, or who’s watching. When every escalation is labeled “sensory,” boundaries disappear. When boundaries disappear, behavior escalates. And kids learn very quickly what works. Real support doesn’t mean excusing behavior. It means teaching kids with autism how to tolerate expectations, hear “no,” and stay regulated without using escalation to control the environment. Calling everything sensory feels compassionate but it often makes things worse. If this made you uncomfortable, good. That’s where growth starts. Follow for behavior strategies that actually work and for the truth parents and professionals need to hear. #autismbehavior #kidswithautism #sensoryvsbehavior #specialeducation #parentcoaching
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Thursday 22 January 2026 04:45:15 GMT
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Lynne Golden :
YES!!! Along with this, I’m so sick of “Behavior is Communication” being used as an excuse for bad behavior without consequences when sometimes the behavior is clearly communicating “I want my own way” and it’s not appropriate.
2026-01-23 17:34:50
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Jess :
I just wonder what is gonna happen when all these kids reach adulthood
2026-01-23 17:13:07
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Mz. Jazzy :
Most parents choose not to understand the difference and give the child what they wants rather than deal with the tantrums.
2026-01-22 11:32:51
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laurasutton342 :
Every. Single. Minute of every day. Rarely do I see a true sensory overload behavior
2026-01-23 13:02:23
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jennystatesfisher :
School Psychologist here and I rarely label the behavior due to sensory ESPECIALLY when it’s willful and controlled. I would be careful over generalizing statements
2026-01-29 02:22:26
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asdmama :
Man, I wish you could talk to the coaches that work with me at school
2026-01-22 21:39:20
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Amber 🆘 🇺🇸 💙 :
Kids with autism can misbehave as much as any other kid can.
2026-01-25 00:40:55
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greekin1 :
My level three autistic grandchild (13years old) is having severe violent meltdowns. He is so strong and we don’t know what to do. Help please
2026-02-26 17:15:58
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Mr. Will :
This is 100% correct. I have been working with children and adults with mental health diagnoses and DD diagnoses. I have been doing this for over 30 years and THIS is exactly it. Recognize that they are people first and their diagnosis comes second. She has explained simply and correctly.
2026-01-24 18:24:55
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Jen B :
I said this exact thing about my 1:1. I had him pegged with extreme task avoidance behaviors. I told the ISD team that he was full of temper tantrums that turned on as soon as he was presented with anything he didn’t want to do and stopped as soon as he got his way- that happened any time anyone else from his team or the teacher stepped in. They removed me from working with him because I “wasn’t accepting that he couldn’t live up to my behavior expectations. And that I didn’t recognize that he wasn’t having temper tantrums”
2026-02-19 23:55:08
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Katrinka :
What’s your background
2026-02-01 04:14:23
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kimberlym117 :
I would love to see a training with strategies from you. Where can I find your advice on what to do when it is a tantrum and not sensory?
2026-02-27 12:37:58
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Arewedoneyet :
Most outbursts I have seen in my self-contained are tantrums because they refused to do their work and didn’t earn their reward/laptop/toy, etc.
2026-01-24 15:55:17
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shieldedbygod :
no its not
2026-01-23 17:03:35
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GINGER ROBBINS :
she is so right.
2026-01-23 00:59:49
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gerrysignore :
Preach!
2026-02-21 23:55:11
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KellyHotsauce :
truth!!
2026-02-01 14:52:03
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Chapter 49: FA Mode-On ✈️ :
So true and I teach the same in my class 👏👏👏👏👏❤️
2026-03-12 13:15:48
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Becky Rowe56 :
yes
2026-01-24 23:19:59
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Ida Lamar :
This is the PD we actually need to hear!!!
2026-01-28 11:50:20
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MamaBruscato :
I’ve works with children with autism. And now in general education and I see this across all behavioral programs. We are so trauma informed that we are not teaching children how to move through hard things. We are doing all kids a disservice.
2026-03-12 13:22:15
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Sally Fitzjohn :
What are thoughts around PDA?
2026-03-23 22:51:31
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tkteach :
I ferl like this is common sense. Just because they have autism doesn't mean they don't know how to manipulate. Just like any other child. I'm a teacher. I teach summer camps at my school every summer. so many times I've had special needs kids in my class. I'm told to to just let them have their "comfort item." I quickly realize this "comfort item" is just a favorite toy in the class they want to play with instead of joining the class during other activities. as soon as that "comfort item" is "lost" the child is joining the class and participating in other activities. do I have to approach them differently than other kids? of course. but once I figure out what motivates them or how to phrase things the child is fully participating and having a more enriching experience. all it takes it a little more effort.
2026-02-05 06:28:00
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Krissy❌ :
“He needs heavy work.” NO. He doesn’t. He just needs to be told no more often at home .
2026-01-22 14:02:04
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